Set amidst the prodcution of an epic movie about the 1915 ArmenianGenocide, the Egoyan’s film is described in a prepared statement as, “Acontemporary story that weaves between history in the making and the effectsof history on modern culture. With his recognized style of shiftingseamlessly through time, (it) explores the quest for personal, sexual andcultural identity through the intimate moments shared by lovers, strangersand families.”